Hello, I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff. Whether you are a local Arlington TX family dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and is located at 909 W Mitchell St in Arlington Texas. I have been practicing dentistry since 1990. Since […]
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Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, is a family dentistry practice in Arlington TX. You will find our family dentist at 909 W Mitchell St, Arlington, TX. We serve the 76013 zip code with family dentistry. Our specialties include teeth whitening and clear braces. We also often perform a restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Family […]
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For Fort Worth Kids
Hello, I’m Dr. Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Fort Worth parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. […]
Does My Arlington TX Dentist Treat Bad Breath?
When my Arlington TX family dentistry clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling […]
Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Arlington
Why should everyone in Arlington TX brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important for our cosmetic dentistry patients. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of […]
Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile
Hello friends of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Fort Worth family dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of […]
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Are you a Fort Worth area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Fort Worth people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another […]
Fort Worth Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every Fort Worth home has at least one, and hopefully all Fort Worth residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral […]
Pregnancy And Oral Health In Arlington
In today’s Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Stephen Ratcliff and I want all expectant mothers in the Arlington TX area to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there […]
Tooth Ache Pain The Size of Fort Worth
Family dentistry patients often come into our dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Fort Worth’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help. Tooth ache pain for anyone near Fort Worth can be unbearable. At the very least, […]